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Gardening
Review Richard
Wright
 If
a garden is a reflection of its owner's lifestyle,
then it is no surprise that most people's are
chaotic, overgrown and full of jobs waiting
to be done.
However
inspiration to change all that may have arrived.
The Sunday Times Garden DIY is described as
the complete reference book for creating and
maintaining a "stunning and well-planned"
garden, and its step by step guide to a variety
of projects is set out clearly enough for even
the most reluctant DIY amateur.
The
book starts with planning and designing your
ideal garden, using different shapes, patterns
and features. From crazy paving, borders and
boundaries, to more ambitious projects such
a water features and lighting effects, the instructions
are clear and easy to follow, with colourful
illustrations to show the desired effect.
Practical projects on offer range from building
a simple garden swing, through pergolas to brick
built barbecues and ponds. It also offers sound
advice on different types of gardens and the
plants that would be suitable. It even describes
how and when to plant them for best effect.
Instructions
in the book appear deceptively simple and the
illustrations are certainly tempting. As a gardener
who likes best contemplating a job well done,
I never realised there was such a variety of
surfaces, patios and other garden structures
where you could sit and relax with a gin and
tonic when all the hard work was done.
It
is always difficult to sum up who might buy
a particular book - but this is an ideal gift
for someone keen on DIY - probably from someone
determined their spouse will only relax in the
garden once they have built the facilities to
do so.
Book
The Sunday Times Garden DIY
Publisher Hamlyn
Price £20
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